Man Arrested for Femicide After False Coca Ball Claim in El Alto, Bolivia

El Alto, Bolivia - A man's claim that his 47-year-old partner died from choking on a coca ball has been shattered by a recent forensic report. The report revealed the victim was actually strangled, leading to the man's arrest and charges of femicide. "The accused attempted to cover up the crime," stated Colonel Walter Neme, director of the Departmental Force for the Fight against Crime in La Paz. "The medical evidence completely contradicts his version of events." The incident has sparked outrage and reignited the debate surrounding gender-based violence in Bolivia. The man's nervous behavior during his statement raised suspicions among investigators. The prosecution intends to seek the maximum penalty of 30 years imprisonment without parole. This case serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need to address gender-based violence and ensure justice for victims.